Immunomodulators and a focus on immunosuppressants

immunomodulators

Immunomodulators are drugs that can either suppress or enhance the activity of the immune system. These are two types: Introduction Immunosuppressants comprise a diverse group of drugs that inhibit or modulate immune system activity. They serve crucial roles in solid-organ transplantation (preventing graft rejection), autoimmune diseases (hindering pathological immune attacks), and certain inflammatory conditions. By downregulating … Read more

Pharmacology of Opioid Analgesics

Opioid analgesics

Introduction Opioid analgesics comprise a diverse class of drugs used primarily for pain management. Derived from natural sources such as the opium poppy or synthesized in laboratories, these agents have been used for centuries for their potent analgesic and sedative properties. Opioids remain the most effective agents for controlling intense and certain chronic pain syndromes, … Read more